PHOENIX –
The Phoenix Zoo has lots of events to keep the family busy this fall.
Sat. Oct. 24 & Sun. Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bashas' Boo! At the Zoo
Each year, some 20,000 guests may visit Boo! at the Zoo event. Families are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to enjoy the fun. This Halloween event is a great tradition for young families throughout the Valley and allows children to celebrate Halloween while Zoo animals enjoy the popular pumpkin stomp and chomp. You'll love the way elephants, tortoises, monkeys and other animals enjoy their festive treats. Kids love the mascot parade and numerous activities throughout the Zoo. ! Kids always enjoy the popular mascot parades featuring costumed characters.
Admission: Free with regular admission
Fri. Oct. 30 & Sat. Oct 31
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Howl-O-Ween at the Phoenix ZooThe Zoo's "skeleton crew" will be working this NEW Halloween haunting event at the Zoo. Howl-O-Ween will offer experiences sure to terrify those looking for a good scare, but younger ghosts and goblins will have their own merry-not-scary pathways where they'll find more treats than tricks. Come in your scariest or favorite costume and be one of the first to experience Howl-O-Ween with something for all ages including DJ music, ghostly storytelling, outdoor movies, trick or treating and more!
Admission: $6 or $8 for non Zoo members
Two years and younger are free
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
7 a.m. - Noon ZooRide - Phoenix Zoo Motorcycle Poker RunThe 2nd annual Zooride, presented by the Wildest Club in Town is the poker run of the season. Check in begins at either Arrowhead or Chandler Harley Davidson locations with the ending location at the Phoenix Zoo. An after party will be hosted on zoo grounds where guests can enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, raffle and more.
Admission: Drivers - $25, Riders - $15 ($40 per couple)
Nov. 26 - Jan. 10
6 - 10 p.m. ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1
Leapin' Lizards! The rare Komodo dragon has taken up residence at ZooLights, powered by SRP Earthwise Energy. To celebrate the opening of the Zoo's new Komodo Dragon exhibit, a new life size lighted Komodo display will debut this year. At ten feet long, Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world.
Admission: $7 or $9 for non-Zoo members
